Canada Winnipeg Mission
Mission leaders
Warren and Kathy Barnes
Began service ~July 2024 (three-year terms, “on or about July 1”) · estimated release 2027-07-01 estimate · source: Church Newsroom 2024 · as of October 8, 2026
Mission office
- Office address
- 845 Shaftesbury Blvd, Winnipeg MB R3P 0M5, Canada
- Phone
- 1-204-775-0466
- Not yet verified
- Source
- Unofficial third-party directory (latterdaymissions.com) — may be out of date unofficial — confirm before mailing as of October 8, 2026
Letters & packages
Cross-border packages from the U.S. may incur duties and brokerage fees; USPS (handed to Canada Post) is often cheaper than couriers.
- Your missionary can email weekly on P-day; letters and packages are optional extras.
- Confirm the current mailing address with the mission office or the call packet before sending — offices move.
- Small, padded envelopes usually travel faster and cheaper than boxes; declare contents honestly and avoid restricted items.
- Mail-by dates for holidays and a calendar reminder are in the interactive guide.
Weather & climate
Profile: cold-winter · about 604 mm of rain a year · wettest months: Jun, Jul.
Monthly averages
| Avg high | Avg low | Rain | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 16°F / -9°C | 0°F / -18°C | 17 mm |
| Feb | 17°F / -8°C | -1°F / -18°C | 17 mm |
| Mar | 33°F / 0°C | 14°F / -10°C | 21 mm |
| Apr | 48°F / 9°C | 28°F / -2°C | 43 mm |
| May | 67°F / 19°C | 44°F / 7°C | 60 mm |
| Jun | 76°F / 24°C | 56°F / 13°C | 79 mm |
| Jul | 79°F / 26°C | 61°F / 16°C | 82 mm |
| Aug | 78°F / 25°C | 59°F / 15°C | 72 mm |
| Sep | 69°F / 20°C | 52°F / 11°C | 78 mm |
| Oct | 52°F / 11°C | 38°F / 3°C | 56 mm |
| Nov | 35°F / 2°C | 23°F / -5°C | 29 mm |
| Dec | 20°F / -7°C | 6°F / -15°C | 31 mm |
Monthly averages computed from Open-Meteo historical weather data (2016–2025, ERA5 reanalysis) for a ~1° grid cell near the mission city. Approximate; local altitude and coast effects vary.
Language
English, French
English uses the Latin alphabet; spelling is irregular, so listen a lot. Accents vary widely by region (US South, Caribbean, Scottish, Australian, Nigerian, etc.).
Assignments can include other languages; your call letter states your language.
Nearby temples
- Winnipeg Manitoba Temple — Operating (31 October 2021) · ~0 km
- Bismarck North Dakota Temple — Operating (September 19, 1999) · ~435 km
- Regina Saskatchewan Temple — Operating (14 November 1999) · ~530 km
The Church in Canada
- Official Languages
- French
- Church Membership
- 211,581
- Congregations
- 501 (359 Wards, 142 Branches)
- Number of Missions
- 6
- Operating Temples
- 9
Newsroom Facts & Statistics · updated Fri Mar 06 2026
Practical
- Time zone
- America/Winnipeg
- Currency
- CAD
- Country code
- +1
- U.S. travel advisory
- Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions as of 2026-10-08
- Organized
- 15 Feb 1976
Culture & food
- Politeness and apologizing are cultural norms.
- Winters are long and cold in most areas: dress in layers.
- In Quebec, greet in French first.
Foods: Poutine, Maple syrup treats, Butter tarts, Tim Hortons coffee shops (choose hot chocolate)
Family groups
- Canada Winnipeg Mission 2012-2015 Group
- Canada Winnipeg Mission (President Layton) Group
- Winnipeg Mission: President Marion 2003-06 Group
- Canada Winnipeg Mission Facebook Group
- Winnipeg Mission Reunion (Pres. Christensen 91-94) Group
As listed by latterdaymissions.com (unofficial). Groups may be private, renamed, or inactive.
Next steps
Official: Missionary Portal · Missionary resources